This small Norman town located on the border of the Pays d'Ouche, can be proud of a unique heritage: forges, furnaces, biological swimming pool, early Romanesque church ... In Rugles, your steps lead you from surprises to discoveries!

* Historic center of the pins and then needles industry in Normandy.

Thanks to the metallic stone of its basement, Rugles played an important role in the industry of pins, needles and nails from the XNUMXth to the XNUMXth century. The city will spread its fame thanks to the Pointe de Paris. Today, several period industrial buildings with richly decorated facades are the legacy of this golden age.

* Notre-Dame-Outre l'Eau, one of the oldest churches in France.

This early XNUMXth century Romanesque church was built with materials from a Gallo-Roman building under the church. Disused during the French Revolution, this building located on the banks of the Risle, is today an exhibition and performance hall.

Take a walk in Rugles:
Rugles historical tour: ask for the booklet at the Maison des Services au Public (32ter, rue Aristid Briand). 2,5 km from the Saint-Germain church to discover the history and atypical heritage of the town.

An audio guide offers a commented and geolocated tour of this historic circuit. with the free IziTravel app.

Visit Rugles:
Guided tours of the city are available on request for individuals and groups. More information on +02 32 32 17 17 XNUMX.

Coming with the family to Rugles:
The game booklet “Investigation in Rugles” (from 7 years old) invites you to follow Albert the mallard, in search of a companion of Joan of Arc who lived here. Observe, solve puzzles and piece together the name of this historical figure.

The organic swimming pool at Rugles is the first chlorine-free pool in Normandy. In summer, young and old alike enjoy the pure green waters of this organic outdoor swimming pool.

Take a break in Rugles:
The Saint Germain church, listed as a Historic Monument, is open to the public every day from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m. Reworked several times, they bring together different styles of architecture: Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance. Find out more.

The François Mitterand park, the small meadows and the place of the Allée des Tilleuls are the 3 green lungs of the city. Crossed by the Risle and its tributaries, or overlooking the city, it is good to recharge your batteries throughout the seasons.

Place Foch is the central point of the town around which small shops are grouped. It houses a market every Saturday morning. It is also from this space that one can follow Rugl'Art, the annual exhibition of photographs by local artists on the facades of the city.

Spoken languages

  • English

Services

Equipments

  • Uncovered picnic area
  • Outdoor games
  • Free parking
  • Bar, cafeteria, tea room
  • Accommodation on site

Services

  • Pet Friendly
  • Site accessible to strollers

Prices & payment methods

Free for self-guided tours.

Opening

Free access all year round.

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